Performed in radio dramas while still in high school.
In 1939, Kruschen was already appearing in TV dramas on the Don Lee
experimental station in Los Angeles; the programs were beamed out to
roughly 200 (mechanical - as opposed to modern electronic) sets with 3" screens.
His first son died shortly after birth on January 18, 1948.
Performed in many supporting parts during the golden age of radio.